Salt Museum Liverpool NY

~ Salt Museum Liverpool NY at Onondaga Lake Park ~
Discover the industry that created the City of Syracuse and supplied the entire nation with salt! Explore the site of an original boiling iblock where brine (salt water) was turned into what was then considered one of the country's most precious commodities. See the actual kettles, wooden barrels and other equipment that were used in this fascinating process which came to an end in the 1920's.

Commercial salt production from brine wells began in the Finger Lakes on the shore of Onondaga Lake in Syracuse when it became difficult to obtain salt from abroad during the War of 1812 with England. The refining of salt was Syracuse's largest industry at the time, and it supplied salt to much of the country.

The Salt Museum, located on the shore of Onondaga Lake, is full of dynamic exhibits and artifacts. Constructed from timbers taken from actual salt warehouses, it provides an old time rustic experience during your visit.

Salt Museum
2021 Days/Hours of Operation
May 31 - October 8
8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Free admission. Gift shop on premises.

Salt Museum Gift shop, visitor information center and picnic areas on location.
Salt Museum Address:
106 Lake Drive
Liverpool, NY 13088
Telephone 315-453-6767, 351-453-6712

Directions to Salt Museum
From I-81 N. - Liverpool NY exit 24, to Onondaga Lake Parkway (Rte. 370W) to park entrance. From I-90 - Liverpool exit 38, right onto Rte. 57 to Liverpool NY, to Onondaga Lake Park way (Rte.370E) to park entrance.

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Salt Museum Liverpool NY at Onondaga Lake Park

School/Group Tours
Tours are available late April-June & September- mid-October at 9:30-11:00am & 11:30am-1:00pm. Tour groups are limited to 30 students/adults at a cost of $50 per tour. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (315) 453-6712.